South Lakes Wild Animal Park South Lakes discussion thread

dublinlion said:
The funny thing here is, it was your own highly charged attacks on this establishment for the amusement of the "playground critics" which initially drew me to my current stance.
I would add that I think that your posts on other threads always appear to be well informed and humorous, so I am surprised that you have such bigoted views on S.L.s. which can only be based on 2nd. hand information from a very entrenched group.
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What "highly charged attacks" are you referring to exactly?

Also, yes, much of my information on South Lakes and its owner comes from other people. Due to this, you of course can question anything (both positive or negative) I have to say on the collection, and rightfully so. However, all I ask is that you abide by the same suspicions on anything you say being as you, yourself, have claimed to have never visited the zoo or met the owner.:)

~Thylo:cool:
 
dublinlion said:
Well structured, I don't think so, just a load of silly and unsubstantiated tosh. It is not a good idea for a respected and sensible contributer to give these anti zoo flat earth views any encouragement.
My view on all of the nonsense being written about this Zoo is that there is an embittered clique lining up to support each other at all costs, even when the criticisms are as ridiculous as some of this latest batch. Dangerous wallabys, emus and lemurs indeed lol. The expression, "grow a pair" comes to mind.
These S.L. threads are as funny as the comedy show, "little Britain", its the sheer pomposity and silliness. How could anyone, other than a fringe group take it seriously, please can someone tell me if "its all a big wind up."
I hope this post is not deleted as there is a strong need for some sanity and balance here, and also if I am mobbed by the FE men,it assures me of my stance and I am well pleased.
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unlike many of his other posts, bigcat speciali explained his viewpoint very well I thought without resorting to histrionics. I'm pretty sure he isn't "anti-zoo", simply "anti-David Gill" for whatever reason. There is quite a difference between those two things. If he keeps it under control then he is as entitled to post his viewpoints just as much as you are entitled to post your "pro-David Gill" viewpoints. That's how forums work. However if people don't keep it under control, then I will keep taking them to task over it.

Just a reminder too for everyone, this is supposed to be a news thread. I left the other former news thread open instead of locking it for that reason (i.e. to keep this one to news). When the South Lakes news threads get derailed then it alienates those members who don't want to get involved in arguments.
 
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dublinlion said:
Dangerous wallabys, emus and lemurs indeed lol. The expression, "grow a pair" comes to mind.
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1. My own comments were about these species in walkin enclosures generally, anywhere they are kept. Not directed at this park in particular. Also its whether there is the any potential for an incident, rather than the actual number of occurrences.

2. I said Kangaroos, not Wallabies. Big difference in size and power. Ever seen big male kangaroos fighting? Kangaroos and Ratite birds(Ostrich, Emu etc) have very powerful kicking mechanisms and claws they can use to inflict wounds in aggressive/defensive encounters. Male Kangaroos can also scent menstruation in human females and on occassion become sexually excited/aggressive as a response.

3. Lemurs and other lesser creatures that can inflict small wounds may still be classed as 'dangerous' from a health and safety/close contact aspect. Even a Rainbow Lorikeet nipping a child might be classified in the same way. Not really dangerous as I know it of course, but relevant as far as keeping them in contact with small children perhaps.


Apologies for prolonging this discussion on a news thread.
 
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@pertinex and chlidonias, Of course I agree entirely that your respective comments are fair and accurate, and on any other thread I would enjoy the read and move on.
But on these S.L. threads, I only expect farce and bigotry and so I respond with sarcasm and ridicule.
But I will moderate my tone in future, as I wish to respect all viewpoints.
 
It's official "SAFARI ZOO ISTHE BEST VALUE ZOO VISIT IN THE UK".
Weather forecast is dry all day tomorrow. Come early and try out the new tarmac surfaces throughout the SAFARI ZOO. All the animals will be waiting to see you !

Is this true?
 
"It's official "SAFARI ZOO ISTHE BEST VALUE ZOO VISIT IN THE UK"

Who and where has the "official" and "best value zoo" came from? So far there are no data to suggest South Lakes is what it says it is, so where has this came from?
 
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"It's official "SAFARI ZOO ISTHE BEST VALUE ZOO VISIT IN THE UK".
Weather forecast is dry all day tomorrow. Come early and try out the new tarmac surfaces throughout the SAFARI ZOO. All the animals will be waiting to see you !
Wrist bands for feeding are £4 per person you get to feed a giraffe, lemur and as many kangaroos, deer and wallabies as well as birds and marmots as you meet. With Adults at just £15.50 and up to 4 Kids COME IN FOR FREE with each adult.
This is the UK's most family friendly ZOO.
Baby animals and birds everywhere ! New arrivals , Tiger, Tapirs, Wolf cubs, and the largest group of Lemurs anywhere in the world with over 120 and 60 totally free ranging everywhere. Walk freely in our World Safari , no where in the world can you experience such a close and special interaction with over 130 primates free in the trees and so many species wandering all around you it is truly unique. Our restaurant and café is open all day every day and is great value for Families . don't delay come today ! We guarantee you will want to come again very soon ! Our 365 day ticket is only £31 for an Adult and you can come back 365 times in the year from purchase !"

no evidence supplied to substantiate the claim.

Also since they are not open on Christmas Day the 365 days a year admission is wrong.
 
bigcat speciali said:
"It's official "SAFARI ZOO ISTHE BEST VALUE ZOO VISIT IN THE UK"

Who and where has the "official" and "best value zoo" came from? So far there are no data to suggest South Lakes is what it says it is, so where has this came from?
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Who appointed you Chief Inspector of the "Hyperbole Police"? :D

After you've fully investigated this incident can I suggest you look into Paignton's outrageous and spurious claim to be "The King Of Zoos"?

After that maybe Hamerton's claim that "our play areas and picnic gardens have been widely praised" or Paradise Wildlife Park's claim that they have "developed an outstanding reputation for giving people incredible access to some of the world's most exotic and endangered species"?

Outside of the zoo world perhaps you'd like to challenge Noel Gallagher's habitual suggestions that his new album is a "return to form" or look into the historical accuracy of Braveheart?
 
I suspect it is from Tripadvisor. They recently released their "top ten zoos in Europe", of which South Lakes was number eight or something like that (it is based on reviews on Tripadvisor). However I can't find the list on Tripadvisor, only mentioned in newspaper articles, and the quoted phrase doesn't result in any Google hits, so who knows.
 
Chlidonias said:
I suspect it is from Tripadvisor. They recently released their "top ten zoos in Europe", of which South Lakes was number eight or something like that (it is based on reviews on Tripadvisor). However I can't find the list on Tripadvisor, only mentioned in newspaper articles, and the quoted phrase doesn't result in any Google hits, so who knows.
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I read the list on the independent and south lakes isn't on it. I don't think they should be too disappointed it's not a list I'd want to appear on
 
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"It is official.... SAFARI ZOO is "the Most FAMILY Friendly " Zoo in Europe ! With ALL kids FREE with a full paying Adult nowhere can offer the value and exciting experiences that SAFARI ZOO gives EVERYDAY."
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- Utter bulloni...
"Well first day back in the UK and already desperate to leave again... I will have to wait a few weeks..... but would rather be in Wyoming or Peru without any doubt at all." Dave Gill.
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Then may be he should go.
 
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Never thought I'd agree with Dave grill but I definitely agree it would be best for all if he was permanently in Peru.

What is he even doing there?
 
Dave Gill: "I do not think that I have had to work so hard with so many diverse threads to my brains capacity in my whole life. After coming back from the Ranch to the zoo I reckon that I get more challenges and decisions to make in one day in the zoo right now than I get in a whole year on the Ranch. I just hope that this pressure gets less in the next months . Don't get me wrong I love work and I love the challenge... I just wonder when my head will reach its point of no more !

Limit reached !"
 
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